{"title":"Ridge Vineyards","description":"\u003cp\u003eRidge Vineyards is one of California's classic wineries, famous for Monte Bello from the Santa Cruz Mountains and for old-vine zinfandel from Sonoma. Here you will find Monte Bello, Lytton Springs, Geyserville, the Estate wines and several smaller cuvées, from half bottles up to six litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRidge Vineyards: from Monte Bello Ridge to Sonoma County\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story starts high on Monte Bello Ridge, south of San Francisco Bay. In 1885 the doctor Osea Perrone bought land near the top of the ridge, terraced the slopes and planted vines. His first vintage came in 1892, from a cellar built into the limestone at around 790 metres. After Prohibition the property fell into neglect, until four engineers from the Stanford Research Institute, Dave Bennion, Hew Crane, Charlie Rosen and Howard Zeidler, made wine from old cabernet vines on the slope in the early 1960s. The results convinced them, and from the 1962 vintage the winery was bonded again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Draper joined in 1969 and made 47 vintages before retiring in 2016. His approach still shapes the house: ripe fruit from chosen vineyards, native yeasts and as little intervention as possible. Since the 2011 vintage Ridge has printed its ingredients on the label, so you can see exactly what was used in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRidge Monte Bello: Cabernet Sauvignon from a limestone mountain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Monte Bello vineyard runs from roughly 400 to just over 800 metres, on fractured limestone overlaid with weathered greenstone and clay. Cool Pacific air keeps the acidity fresh. The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon led blend with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. At the Judgment of Paris in 1976, Monte Bello finished fifth among the reds. At the rematch thirty years later, in 2006, it came first with the judges in both the United States and the United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere you will find Monte Bello from 2014 to 2022, in half bottles, magnums, double magnums and six litre bottles for the cellar. The Estate Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the same mountain vineyards and opens up sooner. Ridge has made small amounts of Chardonnay on the mountain since 1962, and both Monte Bello Chardonnay and Estate Chardonnay show that side of the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLytton Springs, Geyserville and old-vine Ridge zinfandel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidge made its first zinfandel in 1964, and the first Geyserville from Alexander Valley followed in 1966. Lytton Springs in Dry Creek Valley came in 1972 and became part of the Ridge estate in 1991. Both are old, interplanted vineyards: zinfandel leads, supported by Petite Sirah, Carignane and a little Mataro (Mourvèdre). Lytton Springs usually carries more Petite Sirah and less Carignane than Geyserville, which gives darker fruit and firmer tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Valleys is the exception in a range built on single vineyards: a blend from several vineyards across Sonoma County. Pagani Ranch Zinfandel comes from Sonoma Valley, a site Ridge has bottled since 1991. Add to that the Lytton Estate Petite Sirah and a Grenache Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo explore further, browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/california\"\u003eCalifornia wines\u003c\/a\u003e, the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/usa\"\u003ewine from the USA\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/zinfandel\"\u003eZinfandel\u003c\/a\u003e page and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cabernet-sauvignon\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions about Ridge Vineyards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Ridge Monte Bello?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonte Bello is Ridge's flagship wine, a Cabernet Sauvignon led blend from a limestone mountain vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains. It is known for its freshness and its ability to age for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Lytton Springs and Geyserville?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are old-vine zinfandel blends from Sonoma. Lytton Springs, in Dry Creek Valley, has more Petite Sirah; Geyserville, in Alexander Valley, has more Carignane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long can you keep Monte Bello?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonte Bello is built for long ageing, and most vintages benefit from at least ten years in the cellar. The zinfandel blends can be opened sooner, though good vintages also keep well.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-2015-600cl","title":"Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2015 600CL","description":"\u003cp\u003eRidge Vineyards’ Monte Bello is one of California’s most iconic Cabernet-based wines, known for combining mountain-grown power with remarkable precision and age-worthy structure. The 2015 vintage comes from a hot, dry year that demanded careful harvesting and winemaking to preserve freshness, balance, and elegance. It’s a benchmark release from a historic estate that has helped define the modern reputation of fine California red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Monte Bello 2015 shows deep, saturated color with the concentration you’d expect from a top California Cabernet blend. The nose is intense and layered, with blackcurrant, plum, blueberry, and subtle herbal notes, backed by graphite, cedar, and a touch of spice.\n\nThe palate is rich and commanding, but still beautifully composed. Firm, finely grained tannins carry concentrated dark fruit, mineral tension, and a long, clean finish. This is a wine built for the cellar, with excellent aging potential over 10 to 20 years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonte Bello comes from Ridge’s high-elevation vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where cool evenings, rocky soils, and well-drained slopes help preserve acidity and shape the wine’s signature balance. The 2015 vintage was marked by low yields, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions, making harvest timing crucial to retain freshness and phenolic ripeness. The wine was vinified with an emphasis on purity and structure, allowing the site and vintage character to remain at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with premium cuts of beef, lamb, venison, roast duck, and richly flavored dishes such as braised short ribs or truffle risotto. It also works well with aged hard cheeses. Serve at 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if opening young, as it will benefit from some air to раскры its full aromatic range and soften its tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRidge Vineyards was founded in the early 1960s and quickly became one of the most respected names in California wine, especially after Monte Bello gained international acclaim for its quality and longevity. The estate is known for a minimal-intervention philosophy that emphasizes vineyard character, balance, and site expression. Over the decades, Ridge has earned a loyal following and a strong critical reputation for producing some of California’s most collectible Cabernet-based wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ridge Vineyards","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252012241233,"sku":"FW-3108","price":2140.09,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/ridge_montebello_6l_2012_1_ca399031-8eb8-4636-b57c-3b95acfeab36.png?v=1783442792"},{"product_id":"ridge-vineyards-monte-bello-2016","title":"Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eRidge Monte Bello 2016 is a benchmark California red from one of the state’s most celebrated mountain sites. Made from a classic Bordeaux-inspired blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, it combines power, finesse, and remarkable aging potential in a vintage widely regarded as one of California’s greats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, concentrated in color and typically showing the dark, almost opaque intensity expected from Monte Bello, this wine opens with layered aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, graphite, and dried herbs, with hints of tobacco, violet, and subtle mountain spice. On the palate it is full-bodied and deeply structured, yet notably refined, with ripe cassis fruit, savory complexity, firm but polished tannins, and a vibrant line of acidity that keeps the wine balanced and lifted.\n\nThe 2016 vintage has the concentration and structure to age beautifully for decades. While already impressive for its richness and aromatic detail, it should continue to evolve, gaining additional nuance, softness, and complexity over the next 10–20 years and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonte Bello comes from Ridge’s high-elevation vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where steep slopes, rocky soils, and cool marine influence create ideal conditions for producing structured, ageworthy Cabernet blends. The 2016 growing season was marked by low yields, warm and very dry weather, and the need for precise picking decisions to preserve freshness and balance. Ridge is known for its careful, vineyard-driven approach, with harvesting done by hand and vinification focused on preserving purity, structure, and the natural character of the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a superb wine for grilled or roasted beef, rack of lamb, venison, and other richly flavored dishes, as well as hard aged cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking young, as this will help open the wine’s aromatic complexity and soften its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRidge Vineyards is one of California’s most respected producers, with a long-standing reputation for crafting site-specific wines of extraordinary quality and longevity. 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Known for its depth, structure and remarkable balance, it captures the power of the 2016 vintage while preserving the freshness and finesse that have made Monte Bello a benchmark wine for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, concentrated ruby in the glass, with a classic Cabernet profile that combines blackcurrant, dark cherry and plum with layers of cedar, tobacco, graphite and subtle spice. The mountain origins of the wine give it a refined lift and a cooler, more mineral edge than many Napa Valley counterparts.\n\nOn the palate, it is full-bodied and tightly composed, with firm but polished tannins, bright acidity and impressive concentration. The Cabernet Sauvignon brings backbone and length, while Cabernet Franc and Merlot add aromatic complexity and roundness. This is a wine built for the long haul and should age gracefully for 15–25 years, developing even greater nuance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonte Bello sits high in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where elevated sites, rocky soils and a cool, windy climate help slow ripening and preserve natural acidity. The 2016 vintage was marked by low yields, warm, dry conditions and careful timing at harvest, allowing Ridge to pick at optimal physiological maturity while retaining freshness. Vinification follows Ridge’s restrained, terroir-focused approach, aimed at letting the vineyard express itself with minimal interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest served with richly flavored dishes such as ribeye steak, roast lamb, braised short ribs, game, or aged hard cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C and consider decanting for 1–2 hours if drinking young, as this will help the wine open and soften its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRidge Vineyards has been a defining name in California wine since the early 1960s, and Monte Bello remains its most celebrated site. The estate gained international recognition for proving that California can produce world-class, age-worthy Bordeaux-style wines, with Monte Bello consistently ranking among the region’s most important bottlings. 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First released in 1962, it draws on a vineyard site with roots dating back to 1886 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, making it a true benchmark for American fine wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a deep dark ruby color, signaling concentration and depth. The nose is layered and expressive, with ripe plums, blackberries, espresso, black truffles, anise, crushed stone, and finely integrated oak notes.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is full-bodied and powerful, yet carried by impressive elegance and balance. Dark fruit leads the way, supported by savory complexity and a polished structure that suggests excellent aging potential; this is still very young and should develop beautifully over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonte Bello Vineyards sits in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where the combination of elevation, cool air influence, and stony soils helps produce Cabernet of intensity and finesse. The 2017 is a Bordeaux-style blend led by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot contributing depth and aromatic complexity. It was aged for 17 months in 100% new, air-dried oak barrels, adding structure and subtle spice without overwhelming the wine’s natural harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine for richly flavored dishes such as dry-aged beef, ribeye, lamb chops, game, or truffle-based dishes, as well as hard aged cheeses. Serve at around 16–18°C and consider decanting for at least 1–2 hours, especially in its youth, to allow the wine to fully open and show its many layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRidge Vineyards has built an outstanding reputation for producing site-driven, age-worthy wines with a strong sense of place. Monte Bello is its most iconic wine and one of the great names in California wine, consistently recognized for finesse, transparency, and longevity. 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First released in 1962, it draws on a vineyard history that stretches back to 1886 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, making it a wine with both pedigree and enduring relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2017 Magnum shows a deep dark ruby hue. The nose is beautifully layered, with ripe plum, blackberry, espresso, black truffle, anise, crushed stone, and subtle oak spice from its élevage in new air-dried barrels.\n\nOn the palate, it is powerful and full-bodied, yet refined and composed, with dark fruit at the core and the aromatic notes echoing through the finish. Despite its concentration, the wine carries only 13.7% alcohol, which helps preserve its elegance and poise. It is still very youthful and has the structure to age gracefully for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMonte Bello is sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where the cooler mountain climate and rocky soils help produce wines of brightness, structure, and finesse. The wine is crafted as a Bordeaux-style blend, led by Cabernet Sauvignon with supporting Cabernet Franc and Merlot, and aged for 17 months in 100% new, air-dried oak barrels to build complexity without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a superb match for classic red-meat dishes such as ribeye, lamb rack, or braised short ribs, as well as mushroom-based dishes and aged hard cheeses. 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The 2017 vintage showcases Ridge’s signature approach to balance and complexity, with a blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Carignan and Mourvèdre chosen to reflect the character of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, Lytton Springs typically shows a deep, vibrant ruby-purple color with impressive concentration. The nose is layered and expressive, offering ripe dark berries, blackberry compote, plum, spice, licorice, and savory notes that give the wine real depth. On the palate, it is generous yet structured, with plush fruit, lively freshness, firm tannins, and the kind of detail and harmony that has made this wine so highly regarded vintage after vintage.\n\nThis is a wine with strong aging potential. 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